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The FA Guide to Pitch and Goalpost Dimensions

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THE FA GUIDE TO PITCH AND GOALPOST DIMENSIONSINCLUDING INFORMATION ON LINE MARKING

02 The FA Guide to Pitch and Goalpost Dimensions

Including Information on Line Marking

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The FA receives many enquiries regarding pitch and goalpost sizes that are suitable for specific age groups. This document explains the various sizes of goalposts recommended and pitch markings for the following forms of the game:


Introduction

Contents04 Pitch Dimensions

06 Goalpost Dimensions

08 Goalpost Safety

10 Line Marking

14 RESPECT

16 Appendix 1:

Pitch Layouts and Goalpost Dimensions

26 Appendix 2:

Layouts for Multi-pitch Sites

28 Appendix 3:

Further Advice and Information

30 The FA Facilities and Investment Team

Contact Information

© The Football Association 2012






Pitch Dimensions

General Considerations

should refer to The FA National Ground Grading

changes in the National Ground

should refer to The FA National Ground Grading 9v9 football

The FA Recommended Pitch Sizes

Age groupingwithout including

40 46 660 40 66 46 6

60 66





Goalpost Storage


Goalpost Dimensions

Mobile /Free-standing Goalposts

The FA Goalpost Sizes

Mini Soccer (U7 - U10)

Youth (U11 - U12)

Youth / Adult (U15 +)

Youth (U13 - U14)

guidelines for the most appropriate form of

9v9 Goalpost Funding

www.footballfoundation.org.uk





Goalpost Safety Guidelines


Goalpost Safety

at www.bsigroup.com

Funding for the replacement of unsafe goals is


TheFA.com/my-football

REMEMBER TO USE GOALPOSTS SAFELY AT ALL TIMES

guidance to minimise the risk


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Line Marking

Various practices have been used in the past for the application of white lines to football pitches. The objectives of such practices has been to both reduce labour and materials costs whilst endeavouring to keep the lines visible for a greater length of time. Some of these practices have lead to injury and subsequent court action being taken against facility providers. You are therefore advised to study the following notes carefully.

Legislation

are the same as that for other routine tasks in

1 Duty of Care

2. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 (COSHH)

3. Risk Assessment

include all the safeguards outlined in these guidance

Suitable Line Marking CompoundsPermanent paints

Powders

Use of Herbicides to Reinforce Line Markings

compound used in the past to mark and reinforce

to ensure that all the regulations




Machines Available to Mark White Lines

1 Dry Line Markers

2 Pressure Pump Markers

3 Electric Pump Markers

4 Belt Feed Markers

5 Wheel Transfer Markers

Multi-line Marking on Single Pitches Use of coned areas to divide pitches


Line Marking

Hints and Tips





RESPECT

The FA RESPECT Designated Spectators’ Areas were introduced in 2008 as a response to concern at some touchline spectator behaviour – particularly in youth football. The area can be marked using an additional painted line, the use of cones or a roped-off area. The best results have come when use has been made of a temporary spectators’ barrier system.

or infringing onto the pitch and creates a clearer

The recommended arrangement is to mark out a Designated Spectators’ Area on the opposite side of


www.touchlinelogos.com

Designated Spectators’ Areas





Appendix 1:Pitch Layouts and Goalpost Dimensions

Mini Soccer U7 and U8 (5v5)

Recommended

Recommended

line is also used as the retreat line

goal kick

The following pages highlight the pitch layouts for all forms of the game, along with internal pitch markings and goal post sizes.

Pitch Orientation

N

WE

25º

285º




U11 and U12 (9v9)

Recommended

Recommended

Mini Soccer U9 and U10 (7v7)

Recommended

Recommended




U13 and U14 (11v11)

Recommended

Recommended

U15 and U16 (11v11)

Recommended

Recommended




Over 18 and Adult Football

Recommended

Recommended

Clubs Playing in the National League System

Recommended

Recommended

depending on the

detailed in The FA National Ground Grading Document




Marking 9 v 9 on a Full Size Pitch

Where there is

pitches across

Recommended

Marking 9 v 9 on a Full Size Pitch

Where there is

pitches across a full

Recommended

Whilst not the

if there is more

recommended to increase the length

around the goal mouths




Example Layout for Multi-pitch Sites

Mini Soccer


Appendix 2:Layouts for Multi-pitch Sites

Many pitches operate alongside each other. It is important that there is a minimum of six yards of clearance (three yards run-off from each pitch) between the two pitches to avoid player injuries. If a RESPECT spectator area is added, then this two-yard area is in addition to this six yards.

areas together to minimise damage to the pitch

to increase the depth of the spectator areas so that Spectator areas and walkways (minimum) Spectator areas and walkways (preferred)





Appendix 3:Further Advice and Information

Notes

For further information or guidance regarding any of the issues covered in this document, please contact you local FA Regional Facilities & Investment Manager (details overleaf).

TheFA.com

TheFA.com/my-football/player/youth-football/ youth-development-review


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Senior Manager

National Manager


The FA Facilities and Investment Team Contact Details

Regional ManagersNorth West Eamonn Farrell

North East & Yorkshire Mark Coulson

West Midlands

East Midlands

East Mark Liddiard

London

South East

South WestSimon Wood


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